Raajneeti (2010)

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This epic tale of Indian democracy concerns Bhasker Sanyal (Naseeruddin Shah), a firey leftist politician who makes a single mistake that compromises his respectability and power. His fall affects nearly a dozen other people, including a family member who wanted nothing to do with the world of… More This epic tale of Indian democracy concerns Bhasker Sanyal (Naseeruddin Shah), a firey leftist politician who makes a single mistake that compromises his respectability and power. His fall affects nearly a dozen other people, including a family member who wanted nothing to do with the world of politics. Raajneeti was directed by Prakash Jha. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 2 hr. 50 min.
Directed By: Prakash Jha
Written By: Prakash Jha, Anjum Rajabali
Genres: Drama, Art House & International, Classics

In Theaters: Jun 4, 2010 Wide
On DVD: Aug 12, 2010
Studio: UTV Distribution

Critic Reviews

Rachel Saltz, New York Times
The film -- full of romance, intrigue and fraternal strife -- is too diffuse to score political points. Or to have much impact.
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
Prakash Jha aims for something trenchant about thwarted destiny and ugly ambition in modern Indian democracy but mostly winds up with a convoluted and tonally awkward Godfather rehash, with nary a character worth rooting for.
Frank Lovece, Film Journal International
More pulpy than political, this Godfather-ripoff Hindi electoral drama is a candidate for oblivion in U.S. theatres.
Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru
A contrived, overlong, convoluted and emotionally hollow political thriller that's high on production values and style, but low on substance, palpable suspense and poignancy.
Adam Keleman, Slant Magazine
The partly stiff-acting and tear-inducing reveals shroud the film's more earnest efforts at dissecting the bureaucratic, back-alley dealings.

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Sajin P

Was like a breath of fresh air amidst all those NRI movies coming from Bollywood... If it was'nt for the sloppy climax, would've given this a 5 out of 5 :)